Cheap Mercedes-Benz CLS Transfer Box
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Choosing the right used Mercedes-Benz CLS transfer box
Used transfer boxs vary between vehicles - and whether you call it used, second hand or a replacement, matching the right one matters. These are the details breakers need to match the right part to your car - our request form asks them so you only hear from suppliers with the correct part:
- State whether it's manual or automatic
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Fitment questions
Does a Mercedes-Benz CLS actually have a transfer box?
No — the CLS has never been offered with four-wheel drive in any generation, so it was never fitted with a transfer box at any point in its production history. The CLS (C219, 2004–2010; C218, 2011–2018; C257, 2018–present) has always been a rear-wheel-drive-only model, meaning there is no transfer box to source. If you are hearing a noise or fault from the drivetrain, you are more likely looking for a gearbox, propshaft, differential, or a component within the rear axle assembly.
I've been told my CLS needs a transfer box — could the garage mean something else?
It is very possible there has been a terminology mix-up, as 'transfer box' specifically refers to the unit that splits drive between front and rear axles on four-wheel-drive vehicles, which the CLS does not have. The most common alternative culprits on a rear-wheel-drive CLS would be the automatic gearbox, the propshaft, or the rear differential. Ask your garage to clarify exactly which unit they are referring to and get the part name confirmed before searching — a used gearbox or rear differential for the CLS is readily available from UK breakers.
Could any CLS 4MATIC variant have a transfer box?
Mercedes-Benz did not offer the CLS in a 4MATIC (four-wheel-drive) variant in any generation sold in the UK, which is why no transfer box was ever fitted to this model. This distinguishes the CLS from some other Mercedes saloon and estate models that did receive 4MATIC drivetrains. If you have a different Mercedes model — such as the E-Class, GLE, or GLS — that is 4MATIC, a transfer box would be relevant and a breaker can help you source one.
What drivetrain parts should I actually be searching for on my CLS?
Depending on your symptoms, the parts most commonly needed on a CLS drivetrain are the automatic gearbox (7G-Tronic or 9G-Tronic depending on generation), the propshaft, the rear differential, or driveshafts at the rear. When contacting a UK breaker, give them your engine code from your V5 or a VIN check, as this is the most important detail for matching the correct gearbox or differential to your car. A breaker will be able to cross-reference your registration to confirm exactly which unit you need.